Mara Oldcity Hotel

Hotel within easy reach of Bosphorus

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When you stay at Mara Oldcity Hotel, you'll be in a great location, within a short 10-minute walk of Bosphorus and Topkapi Palace. Also, Grand Bazaar and Sultanahmet Square are within a 15-minute walk. Public transportation is only a short walk: Sirkeci Station is steps away and Gulhane Station is 3 minutes.
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by guests
Top-rated by travellers

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (9)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Airport shuttle
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (5)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lift
  • Satellite TV service
  • Soundproofed rooms
The current price is S$109
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept

Room options

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A modern hotel room with a curved ceiling light, a large bed with a green throw blanket, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Standard Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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A modern hotel room with a curved headboard, a neatly made bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

Standard Double or Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Connecting Room - 4 Person Room

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a mirror, and a lamp.

Standardt Double room

  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Room

  • Sleeps 6

Room

  • Sleeps 6

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About the area

Map
Hocapasa Mahallesi Serdar Sokak No1, 34421, Istanbul, Istanbul Province, 34421

What's nearby

  • Gülhane Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bosphorus - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Eminönü Square - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Hagia Sophia - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Topkapi Palace - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Istanbul (IST) - 47 min drive
  • Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) - 68 min drive
  • Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 1 min walk
  • Istanbul Cankurtaran Station - 15 min walk
  • Beyoglu Station - 26 min walk
  • Sirkeci Station - 2 min walk
  • Gulhane Station - 3 min walk
  • Eminonu Station - 8 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Roof Mezze 360 Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Red River - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cafe De More - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Mese - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mr Dumpling - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Mara Oldcity Hotel

  • When you stay at Mara Oldcity Hotel, you'll be in a great location, within a short 10-minute walk of Bosphorus and Topkapi Palace. Also, Grand Bazaar and Sultanahmet Square are within a 15-minute walk. Public transportation is only a short walk: Sirkeci Station is steps away and Gulhane Station is 3 minutes.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 27 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 AM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is noon

Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))

Parking

    • No on-site parking

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*

Other information

    • Designated smoking area (fines apply)

Property amenities

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Accessibility

  • Lift

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Slippers

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms

Stay connected

  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 50 per vehicle (one-way. Maximum occupancy 4)

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Property Registration Number 2022-34-2686

Also known as

Mara Oldcity Hotel Hotel
Mara Oldcity Hotel Istanbul
Mara Oldcity Hotel Hotel Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

Does Mara Oldcity Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Mara Oldcity Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Mara Oldcity Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Mara Oldcity Hotel?

Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Mara Oldcity Hotel.

Is an airport shuttle service offered by Mara Oldcity Hotel?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EUR 50 per vehicle one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Mara Oldcity Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 AM. Check-out time is noon.

What's the area around Mara Oldcity Hotel like?

Mara Oldcity Hotel is a short 2-minute walk from Sirkeci Station and 6 minutes' walk from Bosphorus.

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Reviews

Mara Oldcity Hotel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

We only stayed a night as a stopover but could not recommend this place enough. Excellent location, clean rooms and the most amazing hosts. Farhat was extremely helpful and even gifted us a flower on our departure. Will definitely be back if we travel to Istanbul again!
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

We chose this hotel based on positive reviews from other people. This was completely true: very centrally located, close to everything, very attentive and helpful staff, clean room, nicely furnished, great shower. This will be our regular place to stay when we are in Istanbul.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Great location. Great staff. Gave me advice about places to go in the city. Would definitely book again.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Spotless and really well presented room. Amazing value for money! Central location, a few s te ps from the main sights and good cafes & restaurants Would definitely return here on my next trip to IST and highly recommend it
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, very friendly staff! Thank you. The hotel experienced a power outage during my stay, but this was obviously not their fault, and the staff was very proactive in dealing with the situation. The water pressure on the 7th floor was quite low, though. I mentioned it to the guy at the front desk, and he immediately called someone to come and check it out. So, if possible, I would recommend getting a room on a lower floor. The hotel is very well located, right in the center of everything. It can be a little noisy because of the tramway, but the value for money is excellent. I would definitely recommend staying here!
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room. Value for money. Great location
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

This was our favorite hotel of the trip. Location was in the thick of things, reception staff were particularly helpful with history questions and transportation tips. Area is full of restaurants and pastry shops. It is a noisy scene and the trams run in front of the hotel, if that matters for sleep, but it is within walking distance of many of Istanbul 's top sights. Room was cleaned and supplies replenished every day. We will stay there again.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Everything with this stay was perfect!! I was blown away by the insane value of this hotel. Great location in old city, clean and updated room, and the staff was always so helpful. Some of the best baklava on our trip came from the evening front desk attendant. I wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again. 100% would recommend.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Room is clean and spacious. Staff is polite and helpful.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was amazing, very attentive and accommodating.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was good. Staff is polite and helpful
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Clean room for sure. Staff are very professional and polite.
Very good
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Clean room. Lot's of activities nearby. Next to a tram way but I was not much disturbed.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Everything from the way we were welcomed, to the way the room was laid out and put together for us, this small trendy boutique hotel had more hospitality and customer service experience than a 5 star hotel. Particularly the gentlemen at the front desk, was so friendly and welcoming - he always went above and beyond to ensure we were comfortable. Definately a top hotel to stay at. Location is great too and room well maintained.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

The location was great - walkable distance from major sites, tram line, and restaurants and shops. The room was cosy and comfortable. The staff communicated with me before my stay and organized an airport shuttle. During part of the stay there was no water in the sink or shower and I could hear people outside in the neighborhood and in the building throughout the night. Overall I was happy with my stay and would stay there again
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect location. Lovely room. Air con. Very clean. Comfortable mattress.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

A good clean place to put your head down for the night. AC works well. Small rooms but typical of all hotels in the area. Food and shopping around the area is expensive but again that’s due to closeness to the sights. Tram stop 2 mins walk away - easy access to Galata side also. Metro also 4 mins away to transfer to Anatolian side.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Couldn’t have asked for a better location! The hotel was in a great area central to all the major sites, shops and restaurants. Easy access to the tram to explore the other side of the river and other parts of the city. The front desk staff were extremely friendly and went above and beyond to help us with any arrangements we needed. Rooms were clean and comfortable. We did note a slight smell in our bathrooms from the water lines/drains but it did not affect our stay. Would definitely recommend!
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Great location near Sirkeci Station. First class/friendly/ mostly helpful staff But when I mentioned that someone was smoking cigarettes on the 3rd or 4th floor the response was a shoulder shrug. Like"that is Istanbul'. Not a beneficial response
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Profesional front desck stuff God location you got for what you pay...
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing … I book this hotel because I needed it just for a few hours in transit between two planes and I was amazed because I booked the cheapest hotel in the area and it was all modernised and very well decorated and very pleasant and the staff was incredibly helpful full and warm and sympathetic.
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10/10 Exceptional

I stayed for one night .i had to leave early as my gf could have not join me there,hence i dudn't change the flight. I did checkout early because i had fo reach the airport. Nothing to complain about, thank you for the hospitality
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

This hotel was very good! very clean, and staff was very hospital. I enjoyed.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Nice staff
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

This hotel is clean and the staff is so nice and helpful, the area is touristic and you the location is strategic. The hotel is also safe. I recommend 👌